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Longford hurler Reuben Muray (lifting the Lory Meagher Cup) who has been selected on the Champion 15 Team of the Year to be honoured at Croke Park this Friday night Photo: Syl Healy

Two Longford hurlers make Champion 15 Team of the Year 2026

Empty classroom with chairs on desks

Teachers prepare for ‘all-out strike’ action over two days in October

PICTURES: North Longford students enjoy a trip to Dublin

Deirdre Greene from Ardagh, who was very proud and delighted when she recently met Katie Taylor and Katie's mum Bridget

Longford woman thrilled Katie Taylor got the farewell she deserved

Katie Taylor defeated France’s Flora Pili in front of 83,000 fans in Croke Park on Saturday night

A knockout 1.6m viewers watched Katie Taylor's final bout on RTÉ

The fight will be the main event on a packed card of boxing and entertainment at the stadium

Everything you need to know about Katie Taylor's final fight

PICTURES: Katie Taylor's incredible journey from Bray to Croke Park

From being laughed at to Croke Park: How Katie Taylor changed the game

The 39-year-old light-welterweight will end her decorated career at the Dublin venue on September 5 as she takes on Flora Pili

RTÉ to broadcast historic Katie Taylor fight at Croke Park

Trevor, his brother Fergal, his wife Éadaoin and cousins Chris and Anthony

Longford Leader journalist celebrates glorious Mayo All Ireland win

Michael Fitzmaurice, born and raised in Longford town on Centenary Square, attended Mayo’s last and historic 1951 All-Ireland win when he was just eight years old and 75 years later he returned to Croke Park with his son Paul and grandson Cillian Dennigan to savour another Mayo triumph

'Three generations' Longford family celebrate Mayo All Ireland triumph

Mayo homecoming

‘They won’t laugh at us anymore’: Moran tells thousands of ecstatic Mayo fans

Mayo fans celebrate

‘The dream is realised’ for Mayo as fans gear up for historic homecoming

William Carroll, 11, from Aghagower, holds a 'feck the curse' sign

Mayo set for homecoming for the ages after history-making all-Ireland win

Mayo All-Ireland winning manager Andy Moran revealed that with 69 minutes gone on the clock at Croke Park he said a little prayer to his mentor, the late Johnno (John O’Mahony) and his late friend, Aiden Drake from Abbeylara, Co Longford

‘Unforgettable Mayo victory even more special’ for Longford family

An Offaly native, Sean attended the match after travelling by train from Ferbane to Dublin with a friend

Midlands couple share endearing story of Mayo's 1951 All-Ireland win

Longford's secret weapon: Micheál Carrigy TD, with the Sam Maguire Cup (left) and Liam MacCarthy Cup (right) during a site visit to Croke Park by the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport

Carrigy unveiled as Longford's secret weapon during Croke Park meeting
Longford Westmeath TD part of Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport that lined out on the hallowed turf of GAA headquarters
Longford Live Reporter

Young hurlers from Longford and Cavan schools played at Croke Park

Young Longford GAA players savour electric Croke Park atmosphere

In 2022, Colmcille 1958 county championship medal winner Tom Murtagh was delighted to get his hands on the Sean Connolly Cup and meet Declan Reilly and team captain Jack Macken. The late Tom Murtagh pictured with his niece Maura McKeon in 2025

RIP: Longford mourns death of accomplished footballer Tom Murtagh

Promising young Longford boxer Andrew Dempsey pictured with World champion Katie Taylor

Longford boxer Andrew Nugent selected for Ireland Under-15 team

Johnny Casey pictured in action for Longford against Leitrim in the Lory Meagher Cup Final at Croke Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy.

Joyful Johnny Casey savours a sweet success for the Longford hurlers

The Bray boxer has made no secret of her desire to end her glittering career on home soil

Katie Taylor's farewell fight at Croke Park to be confirmed this week

Cathal Mullane pictured in action for Longford against Leitrim in the Lory Meagher Cup Final at Croke Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy

Classy Longford hurler Cathal Mullane set to bow out on a high

Thrilled Longford senior hurling captain Reuben Murray lifting the Lory Meagher Cup following the 1-18 to 1-13 win over Leitrim in the final at Croke Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy

Opinion: Longford hurlers believed and they achieved

The Maria Edgeworth 18th Century Mostrim Tea Party and the ‘Creative Postcards Exhibition' at Edgeworthstown Library were among the highlights of the 30th Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature, Art and Movement

Enduring legacy of Maria Edgeworth celebrated at Longford festival

Longford Slashers played host to the Garda Community Spirit Sports Day on Thursday, May 28. Over 350 children attended along with a large number of Transition Year Volunteers. The event is supported by Longford Community Safety Partnership, Longford Sports Partnership and Longford County Council.

Over 350 Longford children take part in Garda Community Spirit Sports

Master Thatcher Tom O'Byrne and his son Oisin in Longford recently rethatching a roof

‘Historical trade’ Master thatcher and son display skills in Longford

The jubilant Longford senior hurlers celebrating their great win over Leitrim in the Lory Meagher Cup Final at Croke Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy

Longford hurlers master Leitrim in mighty Lory Meagher Cup triumph
Reuben Murray goal the turning point in All-Ireland title triumph
Padraic O'Brien

Longford captain Reuben Murray lifts the Lory Meagher cup and a fan celebrates

PICTURES | The passion as Longford hurlers savour Croke Park glory

Longford hurler Cathal Mullane poses for a portrait with the Lory Meagher Cup during the launch of the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup competitions at Croke Park on Monday Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Longford hurlers chasing a third Lory Meagher Cup triumph

Longford captain Reuben Murray in action against Cavan in tne Lory Meagher Cup Round 4 clash at Kingspan Breffni Park with Paddy Lynam also in the picture Photo: Syl Healy

Longford captain Reuben Murray relishing the chance of silverware

Longford senior hurling manager Diarmuid Cahill pictured before the National League Division 4 final against Sligo at Markievicz Park on March 28 Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Can Diarmuid Cahill guide the Longford hurlers to the promised land!

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD cutting the ribbon to officially open the new walkway, located on the grounds of Fr Leo Casey Park, home to Ballymahon GAA which was funded by the Department through the CLÁR programme

Milestone day as Ballymahon GAA unveils impressive new walkway

The Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford First Year Basketball Team had a wonderful time in Limerick competing in the All-Ireland ‘A’ basketball playoffs

Longford students perform admirably at All Ireland Basketball playoffs

Evan Tully pictured in action for Longford against Monaghan in the Lory Meagher Cup Round 5 clash at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Saturday Photo: Gerry Rowley

Longford hurlers clinch Croke Park final clash against Leitrim

Croke Park set to host Manchester United and Leeds in pre-season friendly this s...

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD with Peter McKenna who was announced as the new Chairperson of the Board of the National Concert Hall Picture: Maxwell’s

New role for Longford man with 'strong track record in leadership of a major eve...

Longford captain Patrick Fox dealing with the danger against Wicklow in the National Football League Division 4 Round 7 clash at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy

Longford in the spotlight in quest for league glory

Pro-Palestine protesters gather at GAA headquarters over Allianz sponsorship

PICTURES | Longford guests dine in style as they enjoy delicious Croke Park gig

Longford musical star Laura Doherty

High flying BIIRD: Longford's Laura Doherty savours 'strange reality' of perform...

Longford TidyTowns volunteers, Geraldine Quinn, Michael Keenan, and Ekaterina Izmailova at the Awards Ceremony in Croke Park

Longford town wins another gold medal

Longford town took home a 'Gold Medal' and a highly commended award for the second successive year during the ceremony

Longford town wins another Gold Medal in SuperValu TidyTowns 2025

Munster Rugby host Leinster at Thomond Park tonight, 7pm, in the URC

Leinster vs Munster: Kick-off time, TV details, team news and everything you nee...

PICTURES | Longford guests dine in style as they enjoy delicious Croke Park lunc...

Dublin turns purple, gold and black as NFL makes historic debut in Ireland

A general view inside Croke Park before the 2025 NFL International Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

American Football star allegedly 'jumped and robbed' in Ireland ahead of NFL gam...

Crowd at first Irish NFL game will be one of the most passionate – ambassador

NFL presenter and reporter Jamie Erdahl attempts to 'split the G' during a live broadcast from Dublin | PICTURE: X / @GMFB

'You undershot': NFL reporter attempts to 'split the G' during live broadcast fr...

The Steelers will look to build on their strong starts to the season with victory in Dublin

'Truly special' Pittsburgh Steelers relishing Dublin NFL game after arriving on ...

Gardai issue multiple warnings to fans heading to Ireland's first NFL game in Cr...

Gridiron fans promised ‘quite a show’ as NFL touches down in Ireland

Ahead of the fixture, between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings, American Football fans are being warned to leave certain items at home

NFL confirms list of items that will be banned from Croke Park for historic Iris...

The new partnership will see Virgin Media Television broadcast all six 2025 International Games in Europe including the historic clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota at Croke Park

'Exciting milestone': NFL confirms free-to-air TV coverage in Ireland with new p...

The Chiefs have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL over the last decade

'We hope to be chosen!' - Four-time Super Bowl champions set their sights on Dub...

The Weeknd - whose real name is Abel Tesfaye - is returning to Ireland to play his biggest gig to date

Pop sensations The Weeknd and Playboi Carti to headline Croke Park

Fans were ecstatic to see Garron Noone perform alongside Robbie Williams at Croke Park amid his recent battles with mental health | PICTURE: Instagram/@robbiewilliams

TikTok star Garron Noone overcomes on stage glitch thanks to Robbie Williams’ qu...

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